The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a gran turismo car. Driving a Ferrari 599 is as close as one can get to driving a Ferrari Formula One car. The car has been designed by Pininfarina. The car has a 5,999cc DOHC V12, designed by former Formula One engine designer Jean Jacques. It provides an incredible 612 hp at 7200 rpm and is almost as close as you can get to being race ready. The body is made from brushed aluminium. The car can be painted in any color and the interiors dyed in any color you wish. The current Ferrari 599 HGTE model has been designed to improve handling and emission levels. The HGTE also sports a white tachometer display, carbon fiber sports seats and interiors. It also has a new paint procedure done to give the red paint of the 599 an added radiance. To really appreciate the handling and performance of the car it would be a nice idea to drive it on the race tracks. The car rides well on the street to and all the latest technological equipment have been incorporated into it. There are different driving modes which will alter the drivability and handling of the car.
Things to do immediately after getting a second hand car
25 05 2009Cars have become a basic necessity in every household and you cannot find a house without a car. The global recession has brought down many industries and many have lost their jobs. The selling rate of new cars has gone down too. People have started considering pre owned cars as they are much cheaper than new ones. There are chances that you will be tricked into buying a useless car. These are a few things which you should do when you have purchased a pre owned car.
- Clean under the hood of the car to remove grease and dirt from the engine and other parts. When doing so make sure that all the components are perfect and there are no loose bolts or leaking pipes.
- Next clean the body and the interiors of the car. Use carpet cleaners to clean the interior. Once done, give your car a wax coating.
- Check the tires of the car to ensure that they are not worn out. If they are it is better to replace them.
- Check the brakes. If the brake pads are worn out replace them.
- Check the paperwork for the car and verify all details. Call your insurance company and get your car insured.
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Obama’s ride
19 05 2009
Obama’s limousine nicknamed “The Beast” is a state of the art piece of machinery designed in accordance with the safety specifications laid down by the federal government. The protection level offered by the custom made Cadillac limo is almost equivalent to that of a military tanker. The safety features offered by the car include bullet proof glass and an armoured body strong enough to withstand a rocket propelled grenade. The door armour is said to be 8 inches thick and the glass is 5 inches thick. It also has a Kevlar sheet woven on its base to protect it in case of blasts. It also has a separate oxygen supply and a completely sealed interior to protect the President against a chemical attack. Its tyres are designed so that it can keep moving even if bullets are shot at the tyre. General Motors has not officially released to specs and features of the car to maintain secrecy. All the Presidential Limousines are kept in the Henry Ford Museum. This practice has stopped now and the Secret Service sees to it that the limos are destroyed upon retirement of the president to keep its secrets. “The Beast” is presently the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world.
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The Formula One Steering Wheel
18 05 2009
The steering wheel in a formula one car is one of the most complex parts of the car. The steering wheel has evolved over time and allows the driver to adjust and tune almost every aspect of the car while driving. Except the throttle and the brake, all other controls are on the steering wheel. After the introduction of the semi-automatic gear changes in formula one, came the paddles for shifting gears. They also contain controls for selecting neutral gear, car to pit communication, a button for releasing liquid through a tube in the helmet for the driver to replenish his fluid levels, adjusting traction control, regulating engine performance and regulating pit lane speed.
Even the front-to-rear brake bias and fuel mixture can be altered to allow the driver to adjust to changing race conditions. Among the most recent additions to the steering wheel are the boost button and controls for the moveable front wing. The steering also has lights indicating the perfect time for optimum gear shift. The steering is designed to concentrate controls as close to the driver’s fingers as possible. The steering can be clipped on and it is removed when the driver gets in or gets off the car.
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Car Body Kits
13 05 2009Car modifications not only make your car look good, they also increase the performance of your car. If you are looking to really stand out from the crowd then body kits are the way to go. Car body kits give your car the sporty look which you have always dreamt of. Body kit manufacturers have a huge selection of car body kits for almost every make and model of car and in almost every color. Most of the body kits appear in standard colors which can be than painted to the colour of our choice. A full body kit usually contains a front and rear bumper and side skirts to give you the aero dynamic sporty look. Some body kits also include an optional spoiler. They are made of urethane or carbon fiber and are highly durable. Carbon fiber is much lighter but it is pretty expensive. Body kits can be easily installed by just clipping them onto the car’s body. They make your car more aerodynamic thus decreasing the air resistance of the car. This improves both the acceleration and the top speed of the car. Body kits are the latest trend to get the stunning looks without having to shell out much.
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A formula one pit stop
10 05 2009
The pit stop is one of the most crucial areas on which a formula one team concentrates upon. Making a pit stop at the correct moment and the time taken at the pits could determine the difference between winning and losing in formula one. Once the strategists decide when to bring the car into the pits depending on the remaining fuel in the car and the number of laps left, the race engineer of the team alerts the driver the preceding lap and the pit crew gets ready. The driver also informs the pit crew if any changes made to be made to the setting of the car if it is not handling as the driver wants it to. The fuel rig is then programmed to deliver the precise amount of fuel required. The pit crew practice the pit stop routine several times before the race and each member of the team has one specific job to be done. The fuel rig delivers fuel at about 12 liters per second which is incredibly fast when compared to a normal gas stations. In the mean time the tires are replaced. It takes hardly 3.5 seconds to change all the tires on the car by the pit crew. Once the fuel rig is pulled out the lollipop man alerts the driver to get ready to start. A typical pit stop usually lasts for 7 seconds and could mean the difference between winning and losing for a team.
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